Tuesday, 6th January 2009

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Shocking sight in the streets

A shocking sight of “turds” floating in floodwater at one of Leominster’s main approach roads should help press home demands for urgent improvements to the town’s drainage system.

Norrie’s view of shops in Town

Leominster’s singular artist Norrie Davies has already caused great interest with her affectionate view of local shopfronts, and now she’s compiled a calendar so that townspeople can contemplate the local scene throughout the year.

Empty gun case found in layby

An empty gun cabinet was found abandoned in a lay-by beside the main A49 at Ashton, north of Leominster, after thieves stole two shotguns from an address in town.

The council will watch this space

With Woolworths closing down after Christmas, Leominster Town Council is keen to keep on eye on developments at the prominent Corn Square site.

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Woman injured in fracas

A young woman needed treatment at Hereford County Hospital for a fractured skull after being punched to the floor of a city pub.

Town and Country share CAMBRA prize

Town and country shared the honours as judges from Herefordshire’s Campaign for Real Ale decided the Green Dragon Inn at Bishops Frome and the Barrels on Hereford’s St Owen Street should be joint winners of their 2008 award.

Touching tributes to burns victim

Distraught messages and flowers have continued to appear outside the Leominster shop of murdered pawnbroker George Black, as well as a photograph showing his “Geordie smile”.

Police’s delight at theft gang jailing

Detectives in Herefordshire were celebrating an early Christmas present this week after a “foot soldier” in a group of professional burglars responsible for a “mobile crime wave” across the county was jailed for four years in Gloucester.

Missing girl, 16, ‘may be in Ross’

A 16-year-old girl who has gone missing from South Wales could be in the Ross-on-Wye area according to police, who have appealed for information relating to her whereabouts.

Nephew finds his uncle’s War Grave

A Ross-on-Wye man has spoken about the emotional moment when he discovered the grave of his uncle who was killed in the First World War.